I would like to express my gratitude to God for all the care received thus far. We find ourselves at the end of the year, and we have many reasons to be thankful. As I reflect on my journey, this month marks 8 and a half years since I underwent the transplant. Also, this month, we distributed 550 gifts to two orphanages and three Roma villages. With God's help, we have brought a drop of joy to many hearts.

This month, I aimed to be modest in words and richer in illustrations, so that you could rejoice with me about the lost sheep, lost coin, or lost son. Another reason for gratitude is that my wife has gained weight, from 49 kg to 57 kg. Upon closer examination, it is evident that God has been behind everything I have done.

I cannot overlook the fact that the entire PIEI committee in Romania and the USA and our dear sponsors.

I believe that together we form a team, and in due time, we will receive our reward from the gracious hand of our Great Savior, Jesus Christ.

Until then, and considering that the moment of the Lord's coming is very near, it is time for us to work. I would conclude with a verse that aligns with recent events: Blessed is he that considereth the poor:

Psalm 41:1-3

“The LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive, and he shall be blessed upon the earth:

And thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing:”

In the grace of God,

Traian Chilau - PIEI Romania Missionary